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A Youth Soccer Coach's Investigation into The Origins of Soccermainia On July 10, 1999, 100,000 Americans, mostly women, did something they had not done before, at least not in such numbers. They showed up to watch a soccer match. Their attendance at the 1999 Women's World Cup Final took the world by surprise, forcing it to recognize much about itself that it had been in denial of for quite some time. Who were these soccer fans? Where had they come...

Relevant for soccer coaches of beginner, intermediate, as well as, advanced players. Fully updated and revised topics include passing, ball control, shooting, tackling, heading, tactics and systems of play for both defense and offense. Philosophy and team management advice accompanies coaching instruction on skills and tactics. Skills are covered in a progressive manner to get optimum results from players in match situations. Drills divided by skill...